NHTSA Complaint #11014273 — 2011 GMC ACADIA
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11014273 |
| Vehicle | 2011 GMC ACADIA |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 16,226 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TN |
Consumer Description
SQUEAKING/WHINING IN STEERING COLUMN. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS, POWER STEERING GEAR LEAKING (RACK & PINION) AND MUST BE REPLACED. COST, $1432.00 PLUS TAX. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 17948 MILES. NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY OR MANUF. RECALL. OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO AGE OR TIME. POWER STEERING COULD FAIL AS IT HAS IN OTHER VEHICLES. DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. GMC SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR VEHICLES AS THIS IS A DESIGN OR ENGINEERING FLAW. THIS CONDITION IS NOTICED WHEN EVER THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION.
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